Tri-City ValleyCats on 2014 MLB rosters

April 16, 2014 3:58 PM

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Outfielder George Springer is the latest former Tri-City ValleyCat to reach the major leagues. The Houston Astros called up the highly touted prospect prior to their game against the Kansas City Royals on April 16. less

Outfielder George Springer is the latest former Tri-City ValleyCat to reach the major leagues. The Houston Astros called up the highly touted prospect prior to their game against the Kansas City Royals on April ... more

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Outfielder George Springer played in eight games for the Tri-City ValleyCats in 2011, after the Astros selected him with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the draft that June.

Outfielder George Springer played in eight games for the Tri-City ValleyCats in 2011, after the Astros selected him with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the draft that June.

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Outfielder Brandon Barnes is playing for the Colorado Rockies, after spending 1½ seasons with the Houston Astros.

Outfielder Brandon Barnes is playing for the Colorado Rockies, after spending 1½ seasons with the Houston Astros.

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Outfielder Brandon Barnes played in 63 games for the Tri-City ValleyCats in 2007, two years after the Astros drafted him in the sixth round in the 2005 draft.

Outfielder Brandon Barnes played in 63 games for the Tri-City ValleyCats in 2007, two years after the Astros drafted him in the sixth round in the 2005 draft.

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Dallas Keuchel opens 2014 in the Houston Astros rotation, entering the season 9-18 with a 5.20 ERA over 47 games (38 starts).

Dallas Keuchel opens 2014 in the Houston Astros rotation, entering the season 9-18 with a 5.20 ERA over 47 games (38 starts).